Lesson Plan
Counseling Kickoff Lesson Plan
In this 20-minute one-on-one session, students will build initial rapport, identify and practice two coping strategies, and set one personal goal for social-emotional growth.
Establishing trust and introducing basic coping skills early helps 6th graders below grade level feel supported, reduces anxiety, and lays groundwork for future counseling success.
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Prep
Prepare Counseling Session
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Activity
5 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategies Introduction
5 minutes
Step 4
Goal Setting & Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to Counseling!
Building Rapport
Icebreaker: Getting-to-Know-You Worksheet
Coping Strategies
Goal Setting
Closing & Next Steps

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Reading


Journal


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